Heart of Rock interview: Mike Dirnt. Bassist. Green Day.

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From now until the end of time (or until too many people die for us to continue) DGT&G will be interviewing rock ‘n’ roll artists — famous, not-famous, and the vast numbers in between — and asking each the same five questions. Over time, their answers will become a repository of the heart of why people make rock music. Read on and enjoy…

MD: No regrets. Just some lost memories and some really great memories.

DGT&G: What is your favorite part about creating and playing rock music?

MD: Creating music is the best part. When you’ve written something that moves you, and if you have a soul and you’re trying to get to a deeper truth, then I think at some point that’s gonna resonate with other people. You’ll connect with other people. That’s my personal opinion. We all have hearts at least—hopefully. [Laughs]